National Republican., 1887-10-06
GREAT SLUGGING MATCH.
THE wAsHINGToNs FIND THE BALL
TO A CERTAINTY.
Eight Home Runs In Ono Game-Bos-
toms Pitcher Terribly Punished -
Everything over the Left Field Fence
Entries for To-Day's Races,

The atmosphere at Capitol Park yester-
day afternoon was far from pleasant, aud
the cold, chilly winds had the effect OF
keeping u large number Of base ball enthu-
slasts from witnessing the contest between
the Washington and Boston clubs. Those,
however, who visited the park witnessed
one Of the most interesting and exciting
games Of the present year. Not only did
the Statesmen defeat their opponents, but
they accomplished the feat Of making FIVE
home runs and earned 10 of the 12
runs they scored. The Bostons were also
In the homerun bumor and made three.
This total OF eight home runs iu one game
has not been equaled IN the League this sea-
een nor last, the nearest approach to It be-
ing In game between the Detroits and st.
Louis last year, when the Wolverines made
seven off OF Pitcher Sweeny. Heavy bat
ting was the order Of the day yesterday, and
the majority OF the players on both teams
took hand In the hard hitting. Wise and
Irwin were the star batters, as each of them
landed onto the sheepslsin for two home
runs. Much enthusiasm was manifested
during the entire game, and several bril-
liant plays called forth liberal applause, q
one handed catch and throw OF hot
grounder by Myers being the most note
worthy. Whitney and Madden were the
opposing pitchers, and while both were
batted freely, still Whitney had the best OF
1t, and was not near so wild In his delivery
as the left.handed twirler of the Bean
eaters. The youngeter at times seemed to
lose all control Of the ball, and as q natural
result frequently semitic Statesmen to first
base on called balls, no less than seven OF
the Senators being credited with base hits
bv this means.
The Washingtons opened up the game
and were quickly retired In one, two, three
order. The Bostons did not follow the bad
example OF their opponents, and on Wise
getting TO first on FIVE balls with the aid OF
Sutton's home run two tallies were secured
In the second inning they made run on
Irwin's error, q steal, and two put outs at
first. This lead was further Increased In
the third inning by two more runs. Kelly
reached second base on Daily's muff and
scored on Wise landing the ball over left
field fence for home run. This put the
game to In the Hubites favor, and the
spectators felt that II was indeed cold
day. Hines, however, in the fourth inning
raised the spirits Of the crowd somewhat by
making home run. The fun commenced
with the fifth inning to the delight OF local
spectators, and 1t is safe to say that the
chilly weather was not materially felt.
This inning was memorable for the heaviest
batting ever witnessed at Capitol Park, and
the enthusiasm and delight depicted upon
the faces Of the crowd present was cheering
to behold. Dealy was the first striker, and
was promptly retired by Sutton. Myers got
his base on gift hit, Whitney drove tie
ball over second for q single, and Irwin
brought them both IN on his home-run hit
over the fence. Carroll signalized this
inning by following lrwin's example,
and, landing the sheepskin over the
fence, also made q circuit Of the bases.
Hines was hit by q pitched ball, Daily and
O'Brien were sent to first on balls, Mack
went out on a fly to johnson. Three men
on bases and two out was the case as Dealy
stepped to the bat, but Pat was equal to
the emergency and promptly responded to
the call upon his abilities by making the
third homo run OF the inning and sending
home his three fellow players, besides max
ing trip around the diamond himself.
This extraordinary streak OF batting netted
the Statesman eight runs. To this number
they further added in the sixth on Whit
ney's base hit and Irwin's second home
run drive. It the eighth another run was
secured on base hit, passed ball. and
Wise's error. The Bostons made despe-
rate rally In their half Of the seventh, and
made four runs on two singles, q two
bsgger, two stolen bases, passed ball, and
Wise's home run. They could not gain any
more runs, however, and, much to the graf
ifcation Of the spectators, the contest ended
victory. for the Statesmen by score of 12
10 o, In a game that will long be remem-
bertd as one of the greatest sluggng exh-
billions ever witnessed at Capitol Park. The
same clubs play again to day, and ladies will
he admitted free. The score: